Three Kingdoms

Wei Yan wants to take over Xu Huang's job and be responsible for the defense system in the Sanfu Hedong area, so of course he needs to go around in person.

Of course, Wei Yan and Xu Huang may be somewhat aware of the meaning of this model of exchanging defense zones, and may not have thought about it too much, but in any case, after Wei Yan had a preliminary understanding of the defense of Guanzhong Sanfu, Xu Huang set out Went to Sichuan and Shu, inspected and took on the important task of laying military roads.

During the communication and exchange with Xu Huang, Wei Yan gradually discovered his own shortcomings.

This shortcoming is multifaceted, not just in the battle formation.

Just like command ability.

At the moment, Wei Yan obviously does not have the experience of commanding tens of thousands of people, nor has he ever encountered such a large battle scene. Whether he was fighting against the natives of Sichuan and Sichuan or fighting against Liu Guanzhang, due to the terrain, even He commanded tens of thousands of soldiers, and when they actually fought, they always fought on a relatively narrow area. In addition, Wei Yan was also a general who preferred front-line command, so in terms of overall planning and command ability of large troops, he obviously had Not as good as Xu Huang.

Because he knew his own shortcomings, Wei Yan became more humble, and began to learn from Xu Huang, transforming from a general who fought on the front line to a commanding commander.

This time, Wei Yan did not go to the front line to fight in the spy suppression operation against Sanfu in Guanzhong. Well, of course, such a scene does not require Wei Yan to do it himself. After all, these are small fish and shrimps. To say that killing a chicken with a bull's-eye might be a bit flattering to these spies.

In the Sanfu area of ​​​​Guanzhong, it is not difficult for these spies and spies to defeat swords, guns, bows and arrows, but it is more difficult to obtain armor, crossbows and war horses. Therefore, these spies and spies may not be able to deal with ordinary people. It can have some lethality, but when faced with elite cavalry wearing armor, they often can only be pressed to the ground and rubbed.

In the age of cold weapons, with or without armor, the two situations were completely different.

Even if the person wearing the armor is a recruit from the martial arts hall, these spies without armor cannot resist.

Although there is no way for Wei Yan to fight with these new soldiers as sharply and smoothly as with the elite veterans, Wei Yan also knows that this is a training process. How can recruits become elites without going through battle formations?

Wei Yan came to report back. Not only did he kill these exposed spies and spies, but more importantly, Wei Yan discovered a new clue...

"The meaning of the article is..." Pang Tong frowned and said, "Are these insects fleeing towards Tongguan?" 』

Zhou Quan's head was placed in the hall, with some blood stains on his livid face, and his painful and twisted expression seemed to be somewhat confused. Perhaps he still didn't know why the hussars came so quickly when he died. .

Xun You stroked his beard slightly, then his eyes moved and he said, "Could it be... within Tongguan..."

Pang Tongyi clapped his hands, "There must be others to help!" 』

Normally for those who are escaping, although they may not be able to escape the capture of Wei Yan who is good at mountain warfare by fleeing into the mountains and forests, it will at least be much better than rushing towards the pass in a daze. The pass gate is closed, how to escape? In this era, there were few people in the mountains and forests, and there were no troops stationed there. As long as no traces were found, after a few days, there was no doubt that they would be able to sneak out again.

Therefore, when Wei Yan discovered that the Jiangdong spies who fled after these incidents were heading towards Tongguan intentionally or unintentionally, he was somewhat aware of the problem. After catching up with Zhou Quan and others, he originally wanted to arrest him alive and ask questions. After all, I didn’t expect these guys to be tough...

Well, it can't be said that Zhou Quan was tough, but when those Jiangdong veterans saw that they couldn't escape, they ruthlessly killed Zhou Quan who wanted to surrender!

"Dead warrior..." Pang Tong clicked his tongue twice.

This is probably another thing Zhou Quan didn't expect.

Even though all these Jiangdong veterans died in battle, it still aroused the suspicion of Xun You and Pang Tong, and he quickly judged that within Tongguan, it was likely that there were people from Jiangdong to support them, which attracted these people to Tongguan. If you cannot survive, you will seek death.

Fei Qian smiled and said, "Youwen Secretary has some reports... but... there are some things..."

Fei Qian smiled a little mysteriously, but he was also a little helpless, "Let's just let Secretary Youwen handle it... It's not appropriate to start a big fight." After all, many people were staring at him at the moment. The movement was too great, but he fell into the care of these people. 』

Did Fei Qian mean this? Wei Yan was a little confused and didn't understand what was going on, but Pang Tong and Xun You had some understanding and nodded slightly.

Ideological things are very difficult to cut accurately.

Especially due to human reasons, the larger the group, the more likely it is that there will be some guys like Gang Jing or Lehun, who live purely for fun and can ignore other things. . As long as these people can make noise and watch the excitement, it's fine. As for their stance, there is no such thing. They can have double standards anytime and anywhere.

This is on the one hand, and on the other hand, this time's Qinglong Temple lecture will attract more gentry disciples and scripture scholars from other regions than usual, and among these people , not everyone may be aware of political matters, and not everyone can discern the current problems of the Han Dynasty.

But these people know that they are from the same hometown and have the same clan. After arriving in Chang'an, they have more or less gatherings with each other. In the minds of these people, they may not know the so-called stakes, or who is right and who is wrong. They are more from the same hometown and the same clan. friendship. If Fei Qian ordered at this stage to hunt down and apprehend people involved with Jiangdong spies, then even if they were arrested and determined to have little connection before being released, would these people be in the mood to stay in Chang'an and wait for the Qinglong Temple Conference? ?

Could it be that disrupting the entire Qinglong Temple debate is another goal of these spies?

Therefore, whether it was for the clues found by Yu Kanze or the current actions to hunt down Zhou Quan and others, Fei Qian was required to not only move quickly but also not to expand.

So the same thing happened in Tongguan.

Before the grand discussion in Qinglong Temple, all matters should be stabilized first.

If the unexpected conflict between Zhou Quan and others and Lu Yu hadn't caused the conflict to break out, Fei Qian would have definitely used a gentler method to slowly squeeze these people out...

Fei Qian had people take out the heads of Zhou Quan and others, and issued an official notice stating that this was a "traitor's rebellion." Then with a quick and powerful blow, he successfully defused and eliminated the hidden danger. , in order to appease the slightly frightened people in Chang'an City.

Wei Yan sat aside and listened with some understanding.

This is a new experience for him.

Before, he was only responsible for military matters in Sichuan and Shu. Although it is not that he has never considered political affairs, Wei Yan still feels that it is beneficial to consider issues from a perspective other than military. many.

A country cannot do without its military, but it cannot focus entirely on the military.

Listening to Fei Qian and Pang Tong Xun You, they determined the overall steps in a few words, considered all aspects, and even made follow-up arrangements based on this incident.

Because it is foreseeable that as more and more people like Lu Yu are in Guanzhong Sanfu, and even take the exam and successfully come ashore, on the one hand, it is necessary to make good job arrangements for these people's work, and on the other hand, we must also guard against these There are active or passive spies hidden among people!

This time Fei Qian used "lure and give gifts" to fish, and he immediately found out that there were still so many "hidden dangers" lurking in Chang'an Sanfu!

Moreover, they also took advantage of this so-called "traitor's rebellion and terrorist attack" to organize the recruits of the Jiangwu Hall to sort out the inside and outside of Chang'an, especially around Qinglong Temple, in order to prepare for the upcoming Qinglong Temple Conference. Prepare.

The main reason why Wei Yan came to attend the meeting was for this matter.

The previous Qinglong Temple Conference had a smaller number of participants and a smaller duration. And this time, the larger scale means more complicated personnel. Even if there are no spies and spies to cause chaos, a slight incident of pushing and stampeding may discredit the Qinglong Temple.

This requires that Qinglong Temple's lecture must have higher security and defense, well, that's about it. As for security work, I believe that among the three people present, only Fei Qian is relatively clear about it.

What's more, Fei Qian still needs to use this Qinglong Temple lecture to sort out the worldview of the Han people, especially the gentry children, so that there can be no trouble. He must have plans in all aspects and do them in advance. Be prepared.

Four people sat together, discussed with each other, and recorded the matters discussed.

For Wei Yan, this participation in the affairs of Qinglong Temple is also an increase in his experience in civil affairs organizations...

Of course, Wei Yan's military experience can also make up for the loopholes in Pang Tong and Xun You's layout, such as how many soldiers are arranged and how long it takes to reach the incident site, and how watchtowers and warning towers should be distributed more reasonably. Wait, Wei Yan can make a more accurate judgment than Pang Tong and Xun You.

But once it comes to specific issues of people's livelihood, Wei Yan is a little bit in trouble...

Food, drink, housing, transportation, and even a place to poop and urinate must be arranged. The matters are so detailed that Wei Yan feels dizzy just by looking at them.

Fei Qian saw the emotion on Wei Yan's face and couldn't help but ask Wei Yan what happened?

Wei Yan raised his hands slightly embarrassed and said: "When I was in Sichuan and Sichuan, I thought this civil affairs matter was very easy... But now I know that I should think more carefully about it, as there are many connections..."

Fei Qian laughed, nodded, then pointed at Pang Tong and Xun You and said to Wei Yan: "If Chief Wen has any unclear matters about civil affairs, he can directly ask Shi Yuan and Gong Da..."

Pang Tong and Xun You both nodded and smiled at Wei Yan. Wei Yan also thanked Pang Tong and Xun You. Wei Yan is not as headstrong and arrogant as he was in history. Of course, Wei Yan currently has nothing to show off in front of Pang Tong and Xun You. Just like in history, Wei Yan mainly had deep conflicts with Yang Yi, but there were no arrogant words and deeds with Zhao Yun...

I don’t know if it was because Fei Qian suddenly remembered Zhao Yun, but soldiers suddenly came to the hall and delivered a latest battle report from the Northern Territory...

The war in Youbei area has its ups and downs.

As the construction of the Northern Territory Protectorate is gradually put on the agenda, determining the overall system, including but not limited to the demarcation of the site, the placement of personnel, etc., is not something that can be decided in a few sentences. Many times it is necessary to implement it bit by bit into specific affairs.

Although it is midsummer in the frontier land, the temperature difference between morning and evening is still very large during the day, especially in the middle of the night, which makes people feel quite chilly.

This is a cold climate not seen in decades.

In history, it seems that before the end of a dynasty, there will always be some kind of natural disaster. This seems to be the case in the late Han Dynasty, the late Song Dynasty, the late Ming Dynasty, etc., but in fact, natural disasters are just fuses, not necessarily the most important factor. If the dynasty is politically transparent, it may not necessarily collapse because of one or two natural disasters. .

In the vast desert, there is a incomplete earth and stone wall, winding and twisting, straight to the horizon.

This is the Great Wall of Yan State during the Warring States Period.

Because no repairs have been carried out in hundreds of years, the wall that may have been majestic and majestic is now in a state of disrepair. The rammed earth is exposed, and if it weren't for the relatively little rain in Mobei, it would have been washed away by the rain without leaving any trace.

A group of men and horses marched in a meandering way. The leading cavalryman was holding a swallow-tail flag. The three simple colors represented the identity of the administrator of this land.

Gan Feng led the patrol team and moved forward slowly.

"We will camp under the battlements to rest today!" ” Ganfeng pointed forward and shouted loudly.

Everyone cheered and sped up a bit.

These knights were all wrapped in red and black cloaks, which fluttered like waves as their horses rose and fell. The needlework on these cloaks is meticulous. They are the standard cloaks used in the army and are produced by workshops in the Hedong area. They can not only be used to protect against wind and sand during marches, but can also be used as temporary coverings at night, and can also be used as war horses at night. Clothes are strong, reliable and have many uses.

The armor inside these cavalry cloaks is a completely new upgrade. It is a lightweight armor specially designed for long-distance travel. It adopts the latest steel and leather armor structure. It is mainly aimed at light cavalry configuration and takes into account for comfort, lightness and defense.

Each knight is sharp and agile. Even if they move forward with a smile, they still have an evil aura that has been battle-hardened for a long time. Except for the weapons at hand, all other equipment is on the horse behind. Riding two horses is already the standard equipment of the Northern Desert Light Cavalry.

Some of these horses carry weighted armor packs, which allow these light cavalry to transform into heavy armored cavalry in a short period of time, either to rush into battle, or to dismount and carry arrows to destroy roadblocks that resist horses; others There are extra arrows on the horseback, which is obviously the favorite of cavalry who are good at riding and shooting; in addition, of course, there are tents, rain cloths, dry food, spirits, alcohol, grease, wound medicine, etc., and all kinds of supplies.

Such cavalry and such equipment are naturally the only ones in the northern desert.

Regarding the population and wealth of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was mainly concentrated in Jizhou and Yuzhou. Compared with other states, the wealth was quite different. However, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the wealth of Jizhou and Yuzhou did not pay much attention to the defense of the north and was rarely used in Youzhou. North, let alone reaching the ancient city wall of Yan State.

From the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the period of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, due to various ideological trends and the interests of various families, the Great Wall of Yan State was basically undefended, allowing Xianbei to come and go.

Now it's different.

According to the instructions of General Hussar, Zhao Yun is preparing to establish a Protectorate in the Northern Territory. It is not just about hanging up a sign, but must do something practical. Among these things, the most important thing is naturally to outline the territory of the Han family.

What is lost will eventually be regained!

Now Xianbei has been basically beaten to pieces, and the Dingling people have taken advantage of the chaos to rise. However, with the abnormal climate changes, Rouran and Jiankun in the northern desert have moved southward, so that in the Mobei region The forces suddenly became confused.

Zhao Yun is a cautious person by nature.

If he couldn't figure out the specific situation of these changes in forces, Zhao Yun would never rush in easily.

In order to control the entire northern desert, generals like Gan Feng and Zhang Xiu would lead teams from time to time to patrol the desert. On the one hand, they declared the territory to which they belonged. On the other hand, they also constantly drew and filled in the blanks on the military map in order to Just in case there is a need, you won't be blinded and don't know where to go.

Gan Feng has traveled hundreds of miles on this trip. Even though the knights on the horse are all elites who have experienced many battles, they are still a little tired. Especially this Gan Feng, who loses his temper from time to time, like Erha taking off the reins. Same, he was howling and running wildly. If his personality hadn't calmed down a bit these days, it's hard to say that Zhao Yun wouldn't have let him out alone.

Gan Feng was indeed a little depressed.

While patrolling north and east, I found no barbarian tribes or traces of people and horses...

It seems that the large-scale shrinkage of Ding Ling people in recent months is a real thing.

This result made Gan Feng feel very unhappy.

For him, not having a fight would simply make every bone in his body uncomfortable!

When he arrived under the city wall of the ancient Yan Kingdom, Gan Feng dismounted and climbed onto the broken earth fortress. Then he faced the wind and looked around, murmuring: "Why are these bastards so honest?" 』

Gan Feng's deputy led the escort team behind him. Hearing this, he shook his head and said, "Sir, General, General Zhao has been here these past few years. Where did these barbarians get the courage to come and offend?" Xianbei, Wuhuan, Ding Ling, and other kings of this and that, what benefits can any of them get? Let me tell you, these guys must have gone as far as they could! 』

"Uh..." Gan Feng curled his lips, "But I feel something is wrong... These bastards are all born with white eyes, gluttonous and vengeful. How could they retreat so easily... We will continue walking north tomorrow. ! I want to see where these guys are hiding? ! 』

The escort leader shook his head and said, "General, do you mean that these barbarians dare to come again?" Why? 』

Gan Feng chuckled and said, "They have nothing to eat... The Rouran people said that the Hu people in the north are crazy and even fighting each other... The Hu people have killed so many cattle and sheep, just like us Han people The farmer Zhuang He is dead... there is nothing to eat... How do you think these people who have nothing to eat can just stay there and wait to die? So they either go to Rouran Jiankun in the north, or... they just don't know where they are hiding their evil... Send the order, everyone be more alert, and continue to explore north tomorrow! 』